Goghat II is a community development block that forms an administrative division in Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal .
30-726: Kamarpukur is a village in the Goghat II CD block in the Arambag subdivision of the Hooghly District in West Bengal state of India . It is the birthplace of Sri Ramakrishna . It is the block headquarters of the Goghat –II community development block. Kamarpukur is located at 22°55′N 87°39′E / 22.91°N 87.65°E / 22.91; 87.65 . The Arambagh subdivision, presented in
60-561: A brightened face. According to the 2011 Census of India , Kamarpukur had a total population of 3,121 of which 1,592 (51%) were males and 1,529 (49%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 285. The total number of literate persons in Kamarpukur was 2,530 (89.21% of the population over 6 years). The headquarters of Goghat II CD block are located at Kamarpukur. The State Highway 7 (West Bengal) passes through Kamarpukur. Those wanting to visit Kamapukur from Howrah can take
90-523: A decreasing trend from 87.1% in 1961 to 82.9% in the latest census 2011. On the other hand, the percentage of Muslim population has increased from 12.7% in 1961 to 15.8% in 2011 census. In 2011 census Hindus numbered 134,063 and formed 83.48% of the population in Goghat II CD Block. Muslims numbered 24,860 and formed 15.48% of the population. Others numbered 1,662 and formed 1.04% of the population. Languages of Goghat II CD block (2011) At
120-491: A general degree college, was established at Kamarpukur in 1959. Aghorekamini Prakashchandra Mahavidyalaya , a general degree college, was established at Bengai in 1959. In Goghat II CD Block, amongst the 110 inhabited villages, 10 villages had no school, 44 villages had more than 1 primary school, 63 villages had at least 1 primary school, 37 villages had at least 1 primary and 1 middle school and 25 villages had at least 1 middle and 1 secondary school. Sri Ramakrishna
150-691: A population growth of 15.95 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Decadal growth for Hooghly district was 15.72 per cent. Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.84 per cent. Large villages (with 4,000+ population) nin Goghat II CD Block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Bengai (4,674), Shripur (4,727), Gar Mandaran (6,264), Shyambazar (6,291), Fului (5,984) and Selampur (4,471). Other villages in Goghat II CD Block include (2011 census figures in brackets): Kamarpukur (3,121), Badanganj (3,865), Hazipur (3,643), Kumarganj (1,171), Kayapat (3,351), Mamudpur (2,109) and Satberia (1,378). As per
180-418: A post and telegraph office. 87 villages have landlines, 39 villages have public call offices and 99 villages have mobile phone coverage. 56 villages have pucca roads and 49 villages have bus service (public/ private). 19 villages have agricultural credit societies, 12 villages have commercial/ co-operative banks and 2 villages have bank ATMs. Source:District Human Development Report 2010: Hooghly P. 67 This
210-468: A total literacy of 51.92 per cent. While male literacy was 74.80 per cent, female literacy was 41.22 per cent. See also – List of West Bengal districts ranked by literacy rate As per the 2011 census, majority of the population of the district belong to the Hindu community with a population share of 82.9% followed by Muslims at 15.8%. The percentage of the Hindu population of the district has followed
240-546: A train to Goghat, next stop after Arambagh. Frequent bus services available for Tarakeswar , Ghatal , Chandrakona , Bishnupur etc. Local on hire vehicles are available for reaching Kamarpukur Goghat II The Goghat II CD Block is part of the western uplands, which is an extension of the rocky and undulating physiography found in adjoining Bankura district. Kamarpukur is located at 22°54′19″N 87°38′56″E / 22.9051990°N 87.6489720°E / 22.9051990; 87.6489720 . Goghat II CD Block
270-416: Is a rich agricultural area with several cold storages. Though rice is the prime crop of the district, the agricultural economy largely depends on potato, jute, vegetables, and orchard products. Though potato is cultivated in all the blocks of this district Dhaniakhali, Arambagh, Goghat, Pursurah, Haripal, Polba-Dadpur, Tarakeswar, Pandua and Singur contributed much of its production of this district. Some of
300-483: Is at Kamarpukur . Kamarpukur, the place where the headquarters of this block is situated, is the birthplace of Sri Ramkrishna . The ruins of an Afghan era fort at Gar Mandaran , made famous by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in his novel Durgeshnandini , is located in this block. Gram panchayats of Goghat II block/ panchayat samiti are: Bengai, Bhadanganj-Falui I, Bhadanganj-Falui II, Hazipur, Kamarpukur, Kumarganj, Mandarin, Paschimpara and Shyambazar. As per
330-753: Is bounded by Raina II CD Block, in Bardhaman district, in the north, Goghat I in the east, Chandrakona I and Garhbeta II CD Blocks, in Paschim Medinipur district in the south and Kotulpur CD Block, in Bankura district, in the west. It is located 100 km from Chinsurah , the district headquarters. Goghat II CD Block has an area of 190.03 km . It has 1 panchayat samity , 19 gram panchayats , 121 gram sansads (village councils), 112 mouzas and 110 inhabited villages. Goghat police station serves this block. Headquarters of this CD Block
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#1732780458686360-447: The 2011 Census of India , Goghat II CD Block had a total population of 160,585, all of which were rural. There were 82,262 (51%) males and 78,323 (49%) females. Population below 6 years was 17,056. Scheduled Castes numbered 58,052 (36.15%) and Scheduled Tribes numbered 7,587 (4.72%). As per 2001 census, Goghat II block had a total population of 143,353, out of which 73,489 were males and 69,864 were females. Goghat II block registered
390-413: The 2011 census the total number of literates in Goghat II CD Block was 110,867 (77.24% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 61,756 (84.15% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 49,111 (70.02% of the female population over 6 years). The gender disparity (the difference between female and male literacy rates) was 14.13%. As per the 2001 census, Goghat II block had
420-632: The Hooghly district. The signs of ancient prosperity are still visible everywhere at Kamarpukur. A number of ponds , tanks and old buildings and dilapidated temples still bear witness to its old glory. In olden days Kamarpukur was surrounded by extensive fields, looked like an island floating in a vast sea of green. Apart from agriculture , it was noted for cottage industries also. Sweet-meats like jilapi and nabat, hookah pipes of ebony, yarns, towels, cloth, etc., were prepared here and sent out for sale to Kolkata and also to nearby markets. To this day, in
450-434: The existing land relation structure. Although the subsequent Bargadari Act of 1950 recognised the rights of bargadars to a higher share of crops from the land that they tilled, it was not implemented fully. Large tracts, beyond the prescribed limit of land ceiling, remained with the rich landlords. From 1977 onwards major land reforms took place in West Bengal. Land in excess of land ceiling was acquired and distributed amongst
480-539: The goddess with the hope that the goddess will fulfil their desire. Not very long ago the goddess resided under the open sky at the place where the present temple is situated. Villagers were used to construct an ordinary leafy shed every year before the Makar Sankranti (Mid-January) when a fair was organised. The tradition of the fair is being followed till today. One anecdote, associated with goddess Vishalakshi, states that Gadadhar (Sri Ramakrishna in his childhood)
510-1379: The main winter crop from 32,498 hectares, 13,351 tonnes of Boro paddy (spring crop) from 4,271 hectares, 1,346 tonnes of Aus paddy (summer crop) from 550 hectares and 40,723 tonnes of potatoes from 3,350 hectares. It also produced oilseeds and some wheat. In 2013-14, the total area irrigated in Goghat I and Goghat II CD Blocks was 27,605 hectares, out of which 10,300 hectares were irrigated by canal water, 4,270 hectares by tank water, 870 hectares by river lift irrigation, 840 hectares by deep tube wells and 11,325 hectares by shallow tube wells. In 2013-14, Goghat II CD Block had offices of 9 commercial banks and 1 gramin bank . Goghat II CD Block has 7 originating/ terminating bus routes. State Highway 7 (West Bengal) running from Rajgram (in Birbhum district) to Midnapore passes through this CD Block. In 2013-14, Goghat II CD Block had 132 primary schools with 9,987 students, 6 middle schools with 337 students, 16 high schools with 8,321 students and 8 higher secondary schools with 8,230 students. Goghat II CD Block had 2 general colleges with 6,421 students, 1 technical/ professional institution with 37 students and 272 institutions for special and non-formal education with 9,265 students Sri Ramkrishna Sarada Vidyamahapith ,
540-467: The mango-grove now almost extinct in the nearby meadows, testify to some of his noteworthy acts. On the western border of Kamarpukur, the canal Bhutir-Khal flows in a zigzag course from north to south and joins the Amodar River at a little distance. Two cremation grounds called Budhui Moral and Bhutir-Khal lie on the north-east and north-west of the village respectively. Along the eastern border of
570-507: The map alongside, is divided into two physiographic parts – the Dwarakeswar River being the dividing line. The western part is upland and rocky – it is extension of the terrain of neighbouring Bankura district. The eastern part is flat alluvial plain area. The railways, the roads and flood-control measures have had an impact on the area. The area is overwhelmingly rural with 94.77% of the population living in rural areas and 5.23% of
600-415: The month of Chaitra (March—April), Kamarpukur reverberates with songs during the worship of Goddess Manasa and festival of Shiva, and in the following month, devotional choral songs of Hari are sung for three days at a stretch. Even now people belonging to the different strata of society live in peace in the tranquil atmosphere of the village. It was at Kamarpukur that Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
630-573: The peasants. Following land reforms land ownership pattern has undergone transformation. In 2013-14, persons engaged in agriculture in Goghat II CD Block could be classified as follows: bargadars 10.38%, patta (document) holders 17.80%, small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 3.70%, marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 28.23% and agricultural labourers 39.90%. Goghat II CD Block had 85 fertiliser depots, 8 seed stores and 43 fair price shops in 2013-14. In 2013-14, Goghat II CD Block produced 95,203 tonnes of Aman paddy ,
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#1732780458686660-405: The population living in urban areas. Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. A mile to the north of Kamarpukur, is situated the village of Harishova or Bhursubo where a well-to-do person named Manik Raja lived. The renowned tanks of Sukhasayer and Hatisayer excavated by him as also
690-410: The primary and other hats or markets in the Goghat I and Goghat II CD Blocks are: Amar hat, Baddangang hat, Bengali market, Ballihat, Goghat market, Hazipur hat, Khatul hat, Kamarpukur, Madina market, Shyambazar hat, Shyamballabhpur market, Badanganj hat and Dewagang hat. The Tebhaga movement launched in 1946, in 24 Parganas district, aimed at securing for the share-croppers a better position within
720-519: The south) and Vishnupur (30 miles to the west) are joined with Kamarpukur by another road that abuts on the aforesaid road to Puri, after passing through the village via Kotulpur and Koalpara. Three miles to the west, is Jayrambati , the village in which the Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi was born. Kamarkupur gram panchayat (GP) is a constituent GP of Goghat–II community development block in Arambag subdivision of
750-404: The temple of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna, with his marble statue installed in it, was built in 1951 at Kamarpukur. Later developments include the construction of guest houses, a library, a dispensary and schools and the re-excavation of the tank called Haldarpukur. Vishalakshi Temple - Situated at Anur, around 2 km from Kamarpukur, goddess Vishalakshi is a popular deity. People vow offerings to
780-944: The time of the 2011 census, 96.97% of the population spoke Bengali and 2.83% Santali as their first language. As per poverty estimates obtained from household survey for families living below poverty line in 2005, rural poverty in Goghat II CD Block was 17.85%. Livelihood in Goghat II CD Block In Goghat II CD Block in 2011, amongst the class of total workers, cultivators formed 29.00%, agricultural labourers 41.51%, household industry workers 4.11% and other workers 25.38%. There are 110 inhabited villages in Goghat II CD Block. 100% villages have power supply. 92 villages have more than one source of drinking water (tap, well, tube well, hand pump), 3 villages have only tube well/ borewell and 15 villages have only hand pump. 7 Villages have post offices, 17 villages have sub post offices and 1 villages has
810-546: The village a spacious road runs from Burdwan (32 miles from Kamarpukur) to Puri in Orissa . To the south-east are the ruins of Gar Mandaran and the ancient temple of Saileswara Shiva, which bear witness to the prosperous days of the Pathan rulers. About 30 miles to the east, is the temple of Tarakeswar Shiva, which is connected with Kamarpukur by a road running via Jahanabad (or Arambagh). Besides this, Ghatal (18 miles to
840-435: Was accompanying a group of pious ladies in their way to offer worship to goddess Vishalakshi. When he was singing the glory of goddess Vishalakshi, suddenly his body became stiff and tears flowed down his cheeks. Seeing these ladies realised that it might be due to the mystic influence of the goddess on the simple-hearted child. They immediately started praying to goddess Vishalakshi to save Gadadhar. Wonder! Gadadhar woke up with
870-478: Was born in 1836 in a poor Brahmin family. With his advent and on account of the frequent visits of his disciples and devotees, this hamlet has become a place of pilgrimage . Thousands visit it every year from the various parts of the world and get spiritually refreshed and elevated. Through the help of the devotees and the management, and of the monks of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission ,
900-432: Was born on 17 February 1836, in the village of Kamarpukur , in this CD block. The Goghat II CD block has several heritage temples. In 2014, Goghat II CD Block had 1 block primary health centre, 3 primary health centre and 2 private nursing homes with total 55 beds and 9 doctors (excluding private bodies). It had 27 family welfare subcentres. 4,508 patients were treated indoor and 272,732 patients were treated outdoor in
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